Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar - AWD (G2028382) / Removal and Installation

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

The suspension arm nuts and bolts must be tightened with the suspension arms in the normal ride position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in premature failure of the bushing.

NOTES:

• Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required
• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Remove the front subframe.

Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

Remove the front stabilizer bar. Discard the nuts and bolts.

Inspect the components and install new if damaged or worn.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the front stabilizer bar. Renew the nuts and bolts.

Renew Part: Front stabilizer bar to subframe bolts.

Renew Part: Front stabilizer bar to subframe nuts.

Torque:

Vehicles fitted with 18'' brakes

Stage 1: 115 Nm

Stage 2: 240 Nm

Vehicles fitted with 17'' brakes 175 Nm

2. Install the front subframe.

   Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

Front suspension front stabilizer bar - FWD (G2028383) Removal and installation

Removal

CAUTION:

Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

NOTES:

• Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
• Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the front wheels and tires.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles With: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Diesel Particulate Filter - Vehicles With: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (309-00C Exhaust System - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Diesel Particulate Filter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (309-00C Exhaust System - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

WARNING:

Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

• Torque: 65 Nm
• Repeat the above step for the other side.

CAUTION:

Make sure that new nuts and bolts are installed.

1. Front stabilizer bar nut and bolt for vehicles fitted with 18'' brakes:

Torque:

Stage 1: 115 Nm

Stage 2: 240º

2. Front stabilizer bar nut and bolt for vehicles fitted with 17'' brakes:

Torque: 175 Nm

NOTE:

Sub-frame shown removed for clarity

Inspect the components and renew if damaged or worn.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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